The longest night of the year is almost here. Allow the darkness to work its magic.
So many people celebrate the Winter Solstice as the return of the sun. But darkness has its own beauty and its own invitation for us. The darkness is a sacred place to quietly turn toward our own desires and hold them with kindness. This is where we can take a moment to rest, listen to ourselves, and acknowledge truths we can't name in the daylight.
Join me, Annie, your friendly neighborhood witch and founder of Wild Maven Wellness, for a cozy, intimate, and unapologetically witchy evening celebrating the Winter Solstice.
I'll lead you through an exploration of the wisdom of darkness using guided visualization, journaling, discussion, and a candle lighting ritual. I'll create a soft place for you to name the things you long for, acknowledge the contradictions you carry, and discover what the darkness has to tell you.
This is an invitation to set aside the demands of the season for a couple of hours and tend to your own spiritual life. Bring your candles, your curiosity, and perhaps a little chocolate. We'll make some magic together.
What to bring:
A journal and pen
1–2 pieces of loose paper
At least one candle (several are wonderful!). Battery-powered candles are absolutely fine.
Whatever helps you feel cozy and comfortable: tea, chocolate, a blanket, warm socks, a fidget toy, knitting, or anything else you'd like.
What to expect:
This is a live, participatory ritual, not a class or a presentation. We'll begin by getting to know one another, then move through guided visualizations, personal reflection, group discussion, and a communal candle lighting ritual. We'll close with a restful meditation and time to share what we've discovered.
Our Google Meet call will open at 6:50pm Eastern so you can get settled and troubleshoot any technical issues. Please plan to arrive on time! To protect the flow of our gathering, entry will close at 7:10pm.
Throughout the evening, you'll be invited to practice self-consent: noticing what you need and choosing how to participate at each step. You can keep your eyes open during a visualization, move around, adjust your lighting, take a sip of tea, or choose not to share something personal. Regardless of what we're doing at the moment, you're always welcome to take care of yourself.
Because we'll be creating an intimate space for reflection and conversation, please plan to attend with your camera on, from somewhere you can be present, minimize distractions, and speak freely. If others are nearby, please use headphones to protect the privacy of everyone in our gathering.
This ritual will not be recorded, so we can be fully present with one another.
Sliding-scale registration:
I want this gathering to be accessible while also honoring the time, care, and experience that go into creating it. Please read the following descriptions and choose the tier that best reflects your financial circumstances.
I can pay it forward | $50
I’m financially comfortable. I can regularly afford extras like eating out, subscriptions, travel, and event tickets. I’ll pay it forward and help offset the cost for others who need a more accessible option.
I've got it covered | $40
I feel financial stress at times, but I regularly manage to pay my bills. I may cut back on a meal out or a couple of coffees to make room in my budget, but I can do that for this special occasion.
I welcome some assistance | $25
My budget is tighter, and paying the standard price would mean making difficult financial tradeoffs. This option helps me participate without putting a strain on my finances.